SmallRig, manufacturer of hardware accessories for building camera rigs (and lately also lights), has just released yet another product: the SmallRig Forevala W60 belongs to their audio line and is SmallRig’s second wireless audio system following the Wave W1-C system for smartphones. I’m not suggesting that these types of wireless audio systems are flooding the market, but there’s no denying that many companies, most notably RØDE with its original Wireless GO (now in its second iteration), are producing fairly similar-looking wireless audio kits. Most of them contain two transmitters and a receiver in a sleek case. The transmitters usually have integrated omnidirectional microphones and the possibility to connect external lavalier microphones. The new SmallRig Forevala W60 is no different in this respect. It comes with two transmitters and a receiver, all nicely packaged in a travel case. The transmitters have a built-in microphone, and you can connect an external lav microphone (sold separately). SmallRig Forevala W60 This new audio setup features low-latency, two-channel wireless audio transmission with a signal range of up to 100 meters (line-of-sight). The internal batteries ought to last about 8 hours before needing to be recharged, which should be enough for most shooting days. Built-in microphone. Image credit: SmallRig Also nice is the ability to switch between mono and stereo recording, which saves you valuable time during post-production. Another notable feature SmallRig offers is a low-cut function, which eliminates low-frequency noise below 200 Hz. The new SmallRig Forevala W60 system also has some tricks up its...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 24 August, 2022